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Final
intro to animal science
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Agriculture
Undergraduate 2
04/26/2012

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What are domestic animals primarily raised for?
Definition
Food
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What was the first domesticated animal?
Definition
Dog
Term
What is animal science?
Definition
The field of science that includes the study of domestic animals
Term
What are the specialties of animal science?
Definition
Animal breeding (genetics), nutrition, animal health, physiology, ethology, meat science, biotechnology
Term
What are the most important areas of animal science for the production of domestic animals?
Definition
Feeding and breeding
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Which domesticated animal is the most populous?
Definition
Cattle (dairy and beef)
Term
What contributions do animals make to mankind?
Definition
Food, clothes, work, body waste
Term
Define nutrient dense
Definition
A measure of the chemical substances of food that provide nourishment as compared to the calories
Term
Define essential amino acids
Definition
The smallest complete unit of a protein that is required by the body but can not be manufactured at a rate needed for growth, reproduction, or milk production
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Define draft animal.
Definition
An animal whose main purpose is to perform work
Term
Is meat nutrient dense?
Definition
Yes
Term
What does it mean to say that meat has a high satiety value?
Definition
It is enjoyable
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Worldwide, what is the most important source of food?
Definition
Pig
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What three animals make up 90% of all meat consumed?
Definition
Pork, poultry, and beef
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How has biomedical research changed the lifespan of animals?
Definition
Increased it 30 years
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How do animals help to convert invaluable food into valuable food?
Definition
They eat what humans can't - humans in turn eat the animals
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